Ramadan: Distractions, and overcoming them (1)

All praise and thanks be to God for allowing us to witness and participate in another Ramadan, and may He accept our fasts, our charity, and our worship, Ameen. And all praise and thanks be to God for chaining the devils in this beautiful month, and giving us the opportunity to examine ourselves and our …

Ramadan: different gates (3)

Allah azza wa jall, the Only Creator, the Only Sustainer, the Only Judge guided me to this beautiful religion, and may he guide me to the right path and keep me fastened firmly to His Rope, Ameen. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and …

Ramadan: different gates (1)

And he [Jacob] said, “O my sons, do not enter from one gate but enter from different gates; and I cannot avail you against [the decree of] Allah at all. The decision is only for Allah ; upon Him I have relied, and upon Him let those who would rely [indeed] rely.” وَقَالَ يَا بَنِيَّ …